2. Agricultural Quarantine Information

Prohibited Items

Certain agricultural items are prohibited. The general rule is
that items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or
animal diseases. Here is a specific list:

Fruits and Vegetables. All fruit not on the
permitted list below is prohibited. Sugarcane is prohibited.
Potatoes are prohibited, including Irish potatoes, sweet
potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes are
permitted. Avocados without seeds are permitted, except in
California.)

Plants, Seeds, and Soil. Plants and seeds require
special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in
advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: Some
dried plant parts, such as for medicinal purposes, are
permitted.)

Meat and Game. Pork - raw and cooked, including
sausages, cold cuts, skins, and pork tacos, is prohibited.
(Exceptions: Shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked
pork skins [cracklings] are permitted.) Poultry - raw meat from
both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited.
(Exception: Thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.)
Game - check with agricultural inspectors in advance. Other
restrictions may apply; check in advance with agricultural
inspectors.